Accounts Assistant

30 July 20262026-07-30
York, North Yorkshire & North East

We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant for a privately backed, multi-site business that is growing both organically and via acquisitions. This is a newly created role to support the finance team and the wider business:

  • Competitive salary + additional employee benefits.
  • A business with family-run values, with collaboration being an important part of its workplace culture.
  • Actively supporting local employment, apprenticeships, charities, sports teams and community projects. 
  • Sustainability is genuinely part of the business.

The Job:

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied workload and wants to develop their accounting skills within a supportive and established business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties will include:

  • Maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers. 
  • Bank reconciliations. 
  • Assisting with intercompany monthly statements. 
  • Building and maintaining relations with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The Person:

  • Previous experience is essential.
  • Candidates studying towards a professional qualification are desirable. 
  • Good IT skills are required. 
  • Good organisation and time management skills are essential. 
  • You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • A full driving licence is required